U.S. Government & Civics Cumulative Exam Latest 2022/2023 Graded A+
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U.S. Government & Civics Cumulative
US Supreme Court Highest court in the land (US). It is part of the federal judiciary branch.
There are 9 members (justices).
Judiciary Branch the federal court system
interpreting laws the power of the judicial branch
landmark cases The nation is dramatically affected by decisions in these case...
U.S. Government & Civics Cumulative
Exam Latest 2022/2023 Graded A+
US Supreme Court ✔✔Highest court in the land (US). It is part of the federal judiciary branch.
There are 9 members (justices).
Judiciary Branch ✔✔the federal court system
interpreting laws ✔✔the power of the judicial branch
landmark cases ✔✔The nation is dramatically affected by decisions in these cases.
Korematsu v. United States (1944) ✔✔This case ruled that when the nation is at war some
constitutional rights can be suspended.
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) ✔✔the Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Miranda because
he had not been informed of his rights prior to his confession.
, Writ of Habeas Corpus ✔✔The detention and arrest of an accused person must be justified by
the government.
8th Amendment ✔✔Bans cruel and unusual punishment; it limits punishment.
federal bureaucracy ✔✔The system of connected agencies, employees, and commisssions that
make up the national government.
Three main responsibilities of agencies & commissions ✔✔implementation, administration, and
regulation
Federal Communications Commission ✔✔A regulatory commission to make sure all standards
& laws are followed.
National Security Council ✔✔Advises the president on matters of national security
Cabinet ✔✔The president's 16 member advisory body whose purpose is to advise the president
on any subject needed.
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